Maypole
Three arrested and firearm seized after a series of carjackings
West Midlands Police have arrested two men and a woman, recovered a firearm and seized a suspected stolen vehicle following a number of suspected...
Kings Norton
Kings Norton Station set for upgrades as £123 million funding launches Midlands Rail Hub project
In a major boost for Birmingham and the wider Midlands region, the eagerly anticipated Midlands Rail Hub project is set to kick off with an initial funding injection of £123 million.
The ambitious £1.75 billion pound project is poised to bring substantial improvements to rail services, benefiting millions of people...
Travel
Holiday fraud alert: Sun seekers urged to beware as £12.3 Million lost to scams
Sun enthusiasts eagerly planning their summer getaways are being cautioned against falling victim to fraudulent deals, following the release of new data revealing a staggering £12.3 million lost to holiday fraud last year.
Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a...
Hollywood & Wythall
Becketts Farm mourns the loss of chairman Alan M. Beckett
Becketts Farm has sadly announced the passing of its esteemed Chairman, Alan M. Beckett (MBE, NSch), on Sunday, 18th February. Mr. Beckett, aged 93, died following a short illness, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly shaped the farm's history.
In 1963, Alan Beckett assumed...
Selly Oak
Weoley Castle shooting prompts police investigation
Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was shot in Weoley Castle. West...
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Travel
Rail bosses issue warning fare evaders after thousands fined
West Midlands Railway bosses have issued a warning to fare evaders after new figures...
Health
Family donates life-saving machine to Solihull Hospital’s Dermatology Department
The dermatology department at Solihull Hospital has unveiled a cutting-edge machine designed for mole-checking.
Funded...
Areas
Cost of living: How to generate an income from your postcode
Pick My Postcode functions as a complimentary lottery platform, offering participants the chance to...
Government
Controversy brews as HMRC imposes stringent rules on digital platforms and independent sellers
People who make money from an online side hustle could find themselves paying more...
Health
Smokers encouraged to quit this new year for their health
The NHS has launched an impactful smoke-free campaign, urging all 5.3 million smokers across...
Billesley
Motorist receives suspended jail term after admitting dangerous driving in Billesley
A driver narrowly avoiding a collision with a woman pushing a buggy on a...
West Midlands Combined Authority
WMCA launches women’s night safety charter
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has introduced a pioneering Women’s Night Safety Charter...
West Midlands Police
Police appeal for witnesses following ‘road traffic collision’
Solihull Police are appealing for witnesses, information, and dash cam footage following a 'road...
Government
E-bike and e-scooter warning issued after fatal fires
If you own an e-bike or e-scooter or are thinking of purchasing one for...
Kings Norton
Burglar sentenced to six years in jail for armed break-in at pensioner’s home
A burglar from Maypole has been jailed for six years after breaking into a...
Selly Park
Masked men arrested and two stolen cars recovered after early morning pursuit
Three masked car thieves have been arrested and two stolen cars have been recovered...
Travel
Birmingham Airport faces strike as employees reject revised pay offer
A group of employees at Birmingham Airport are preparing to go on strike starting...
Lifestyle
How to make money for free with just your postcode and email
Pick My Postcode is a free lottery that allows you to win cash prizes...
News
Ofcom investigates Virgin Media over difficulties cancelling contracts
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has opened an investigation into Virgin Media after receiving...